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W116 WAM

2000 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,697 mi
Last recorded39,697 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XJ60021,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW116 WAM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 39,697 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 38,112 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front tyre cracking slightly

Fail 7 Feb 2019 38,112 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front tyre cracking slightly

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 33,405 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 31,356 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 26,842 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2014 18,729 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 18,729 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Jan 2013 12,059 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

drive chain slack in need of adjustment

Pass 18 Jan 2012 10,767 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 10,728 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 10,580 miles

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2007 10,502 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 9,650 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ600?

Based on 74,677 MOT tests across 7,907 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
835
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
7,907
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,271
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,192
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,135
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 965
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 590
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W116 WAM is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 21,122 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XJ600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,271 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W116 WAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJ600 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 26 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W116 WAM registered?

W116 WAM is a 2000 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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